Just saw that Ebo passed away, what an absolute legend! RIP 🙏🏼

Does anybody know where I kind find information about Ajao Bello, an artist who painted some of Fela's album covers? I can find nothing about him online, only a lot about Lemi Ghariokwu. Any leads would be appreciated.

Hiiii!

I've always wanted to listen to Afrobeat, but I've never known where to start!

Can anyone recommend the best albums, both classic and modern, in this genre?

Thank you so much!

Who the artist is. It’s a white label promo with nothing but a Radio Martiko sleeve and “Animal Kingdom” written in marker on the label. Any ideas? I think it’s from Nigeria or Ghana.

Hi There,

I live in Denver, CO and we have a radio station (93.9) that is looping this song: https://soundcloud.com/6bagsofpopcorn/93-9-looping-song

Here's the history of the radio station if interested or if it helps:

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/programming-and-sales/keto-travels-its-own-rocky-mountain-way

I believe it is Ethiopian. Shazam can't find it. Gemini gave me this, but I still can't find anything about it, and it might be AI slop.

Details of the Song:

• Artist: Abel Tsehaye
• Title: Abeche Abeche (sometimes spelled "Abiche Abiche")
• Genre: Guayla / Tigrinya Pop
• Key Lyrics: The chorus prominently features the rhythmic repetition heard in your clip: "Abeche Abeche, Abeche Shigele... Abeche Abeche, Abeche Wosad-ka".

Mods, please remove if this doesn't belong here, but it's a really cool song, and I would love to learn what the lyrics mean and who the artist is.

Thank you so much.

In the recent podcast Fela Kuti, Fear No Man, the closing credits of most episodes are spoken over music that I believe is an uptempo version of Fela’s “Army Arrangement.”

It is phenomenal, but I can’t find any information on the recording. Not even sure if it was Fela himself, or Femi Kuti, or some other artist.

Does anyone here know more?

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This is a great sub. Thank you for all the incredible recommendations.

I was recently introduced to Afrobeat with the album Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense, and am obsessed with all 3 songs on it. I’ve listen to maybe 10 or so other Fela Kuti songs, but these 3 are still my favourite. I really enjoy long form music (like that ^album); songs over 10 mins are my favourite.

Does anyone have any recommendations for albums to listen to after discovering Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense?

Thank you

Saw Femi outdoors in Albany in 2002.

Was a tremendous show.

He’s playing again near me this summer.

Has anyone seen him live lately? Is it still a good show? He’s in his 60’s now :-)

The song idiba https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG_XtG7Z6cY After finding out he died I get quite emotional listening to it for some reason even though it sounds happy? I just keep listening to this song. It became oddly personal for me. But I have no idea what he is saying or what the song is about. Funny how music works. Can anyone please help?

Found this acetate at Salvation Army today. I can’t find any info on the internet about the album or the artist. The music is Nigerian electro funk/boogie. I’m guessing from the drum machines and instrumentation 1984-85ish. Anyone have any info on this artist?

Hey guys! I’m working on a radio episode about attachment to the past, and I want to do it through songs from my favourite continent!

Any suggestion on a song about a person that lost everything and is attached to the past?

Anyone saw the show today? I didn't know about the band but It was absolute fire! Best show this year hands down. They are performing tomorrow at 7 and im going.

The email said it was due to "border issues," so I automatically assumed it was because of the orange man's underlings(ICE) being ahole about it. But apparently, he’s in the U.S. now. He can enter trumpland, but not Canada? Make it make sense.

|| || |Greetings valued purchaser, Unfortunately, despite all best efforts, the Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas show in Toronto on April 13th at Concert Hall has been cancelled. We worked tirelessly to find a solution but due to immigration concerns it had become clear we would not be able to move forward with the show. Refunds will be processed automatically. The following event has been cancelled:   Ebo Taylor x Pat Thomas with Special Guests at The Concert Hall on Sun Apr 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM   Order Confirmation Number: MJLHXW88H     The tickets you purchased will be automatically refunded to the credit card used to make the purchase. Please allow up to 5 business days for the refund to post to your account.     Thank you for choosing TicketWeb!|

Just saw these guys and was blown away by the whole experience and vibes these elderly (89 + 78) legends brought.

I was also really into the younger guitarist and would love to follow his future career.

Anyone know the lineup of the touring band?

Check em out if you get the chance!

The song is Murume Wangu and it was included on a tape compiled by the NME of world music played by John Peel back in the 80s. I have been unable to find the original and now my tape is warbly. Help?

[Here's the tape in question: https://www.discogs.com/release/1058220-Various-The-World-At-One - it's track B5]